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R144 GDX

1998 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,323 mi
Last recorded98,323 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Pontiac Firebird98,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 GDX
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,323 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 84,105 miles

lots of new parts , shocks anti roll bars brakes ect

rear metal brake pipes over and om axle are rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2007 84,084 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

How Reliable is the Pontiac Firebird?

Based on 8,717 MOT tests across 1,065 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
640
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,065
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 177
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 140
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R144 GDX is a 1998 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 98,323 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Pontiac Firebird fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R144 GDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Firebird typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 28 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R144 GDX registered?

R144 GDX is a 1998 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R144 GDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R144 GDX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R144 GDX have outstanding finance?

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